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About CountAbout
CountAbout is a personal money management and budgeting tool designed to give you a long-term view of your finances. Unlike many budgeting apps that focus on month-to-month tracking, CountAbout helps you see your future balance on any date and model savings projections up to 40 years. It solves the problem of fragmented financial data by importing directly from Quicken and Simplifi, preserving years of transaction history.
Who is it for?
CountAbout is ideal for individuals and families who want detailed, long-term budgeting and planning. It's also well-suited for freelancers and small business owners who need Schedule C and E tracking for taxes. However, if you're looking for an app with a slick mobile-first interface and automatic bank sync as a core free feature, you might find CountAbout's manual entry in the Basic plan limiting (Premium adds auto-downloads).
Key features at a glance
CountAbout offers zero-based or category-based budgeting, unlimited categories and splits, projected register balance, savings projections, and multi-user access. It has built-in loan amortization and the ability to attach receipts. It also prides itself on being independent: no ads, no data selling, and subscription-funded only.
Key features
- Import from Quicken & Simplifi — Preserve decades of transaction history without manual data entry.
- Automatic Transaction Sync — Connect US and international accounts for auto downloads (Premium) and create rules to categorize transactions automatically.
- Projected Register Balance — See future account balances on any date based on scheduled transactions.
- Savings Projections — Model how changes in spending or savings impact long-term goals like retirement or buying a home.
- Detailed Reporting — Run reports across any date range to understand trends and reduce overspending.
- Schedule C & E Tracking — Organize business and rental income/expenses in IRS-friendly categories.
- Multi-User Access — Unlimited full or read-only users included in every plan.
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CountAbout Pricing
CountAbout pricing: from $19.99/yr.
For comparison: the median starting price in Finance & Accounting is $20/month, measured across 145 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →
Basic — $19.99/yr
Billed annually, cancel anytime. Includes manual entry, QIF import, unlimited accounts and categories, budgeting tools, projected register balance, savings projections, Schedule C & E tracking, and multi-user access. Add-ons: invoicing $10/yr or attachments $15/yr.
Premium — $54.99/yr
Most popular. Billed annually at $4.58/mo. Everything in Basic, plus automatic bank & credit card transaction downloads, US & international bank support, auto categorization rules, and investment account balance tracking. Add-ons: invoicing $10/yr or attachments $15/yr.
Invoicing — $64.99/yr
Ideal for small businesses & consultants. Everything in Premium, plus invoice generation, printing or emailing, tracking amounts owed, and applying payments. Add attachments for $15/yr.
Military — Free
Always free for active military with full Basic plan features, manual entry, unlimited accounts, budgeting & reporting tools, projected register balance, Schedule C & E tracking, and multi-user access. Upgrade to Premium anytime.
All plans include a 45-day free trial with no credit card required. Prices effective Apr 1, 2026; prior pricing was $9.99/yr for Basic and $39.99/yr for Premium.
Frequently asked questions
How much does CountAbout cost?
CountAbout pricing starts at $19.99/year for the Basic plan, $54.99/year for Premium, and $64.99/year for the Invoicing plan. There's also a free plan for active military. A 45-day free trial is available with no credit card required.
Is CountAbout really free?
No, CountAbout is not free for most users. It offers a 45-day free trial. However, active military members can get the Basic plan for free indefinitely.
What is CountAbout used for?
CountAbout is a personal finance and budgeting app that helps you track income and expenses, create budgets, project future balances, and plan for long-term goals like retirement or saving for a home. It also supports small business tax tracking with Schedule C and E categories.
What are the best CountAbout alternatives?
Top alternatives include Quicken, Simplifi by Quicken, YNAB (You Need A Budget), Mint (which is discontinued), and Personal Capital (now Empower). CountAbout stands out for its direct import from Quicken and Simplifi and its low annual cost.
Does CountAbout import data from Quicken?
Yes, CountAbout is the only app that imports directly from Quicken and Simplifi, allowing you to bring decades of transaction history without manual data entry.
Is CountAbout secure?
CountAbout is independent and subscription-supported, meaning they don't sell data or show ads. They use bank-level security for automatic transaction downloads. Always check their security policies for the latest details.
